Chicago Citation Guide - Dissertation

How to Cite a Dissertation in Chicago Style: Format and Examples

Complete guide to citing dissertations in Chicago 17th edition.

Citation Format

Author, First Name. "Title of Dissertation." PhD diss., University Name, Year. Database Name. URL.

Example

Smith, John. "Effects of Sleep on Academic Performance." PhD diss., University of Example, 2023. ProQuest. https://example.com.

Important Notes

  • Specify PhD diss. or Master's thesis
  • Include university name
  • Include database if applicable
  • Add URL for online access

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